The meaning of “בּוּץ”
Understanding bûwts reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fine (white) linen. - probably cotton (of some sort) 1) byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
בּוּץ
fine (white) linen. - probably cotton (of some sort) 1) byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 15:27 | “And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.” Word: בּוּץ (bûwts) | |
| 2 Chronicles 3:14 | “And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.” Word: בּוּץ (bûwts) | |
| Esther 8:15 | “And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.” Word: בּוּץ (bûwts) | |
| Ezekiel 27:16 | “Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.” Word: בּוּץ (bûwts) |
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